THEATRE ARTS

A total of 12 units is required for a major in Theatre. These must include the following Theatre courses: 125 (Stagecraft), 150 (Play Analysis), either 211 or (with permission of the faculty) 212 (Acting I or Acting II), 315 (Theatre History I), 316 (Theatre History II), 350 (Performance Theory), one unit of Dramatic Literature (i.e. 332, or appropriate 399), one unit of Independent Study/Internship and one unit of theatre workshop. In addition to the nine units above, a theatre major must include one of the following three areas of concentration:Performance: THEA 111 (Voice and Diction), a second unit of acting (THEA 211 or THEA 212) and 450 (Directing); Design: Two of the following three classes: THEA 225 (Scene Design), THEA 325 (Lighting Design), THEA 335 (Costume Design for the Stage) or one of the following course units in visual arts: ARTH 146 (Survey of Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval), ARTH 156 (Survey of Art History II: Renaissance through Modern), ART 151 (Two Dimensional Design), ART 111 (Drawing I), or ART 181 (Sculpture I); Dramaturgy: Two additional units of Dramatic Literature and THEA 320 (Playwriting).

Minor in Dramaturgy
A minor in Dramaturgy requires six and one-half units, to include THEA 150, THEA 315, THEA 316, THEA 350, one unit of Dramatic Literature (332, 344, or appropriate 399), and two one-quarter credit courses in theatre workshop (one may be Pass/Fail, one must be graded).The final unit must be chosen from: THEA 125, THEA 211, THEA 212, or THEA 320.

Minor in Theatre Performance
A minor in theatre performance requires six and one-half units, including THEA 111,THEA 150,THEA 211,THEA 212, and two one-quarter credit courses in Theatre Workshop (one may be Pass/Fail, one must be graded).The final two units must be chosen from: THEA 350,THEA 399 (appropriate to the minor),THEA 315,THEA 316, or THEA 450.

Minor in Theatrical Design
A minor in theatrical design requires six and one-half units, including THEA 125 and THEA 150, two of the following three classes: THEA 225,THEA 325, or THEA 335, and two one-quarter credit courses in theatre workshop (one may be Pass/Fail, one must be graded).The final two units must be chosen from ART 111, ART 151, ART 181, ARTH 146, ARTH 156, THEA 315, THEA 316, and any one of THEA 225, THEA 325, or THEA 335 not already taken.

Theatre Arts Education
For courses in this sequence or requirements for teacher licensure, the student should consult the college catalog under Education.

101 Appreciation of Theatre
A survey of various aspects of the theatre with emphasis on theory of the art. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

103 Theatre Workshop
Laboratory work designed to give the student experience in mounting a play on the stage. May be repeated for credit. (1/4).
Lecture: None; Laboratory: Approximately 50 hours/term.Prerequisite: Permission.

111 Voice and Diction
An overview of the use of voice in the theatre. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

114 Make-up for the Stage
Lectures on and practical experience with the techniques used in stage make-up. Covers the materials and techniques for traditional stage make-up application, 3-D special effects, and prosthetics. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: 4 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: Permission.

150 Play Analysis
A study of methods used by actors, playwrights, directors, and designers to critically examine a play for production purposes. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

199 Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Workshop experience in such production activities as audition techniques, stage combat, movement for the stage, and stage makeup. (1/4). May be repeated for credit.
Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.Prerequisite: Permission.

203 Theatre Workshop
Practical application of theories of script analysis, acting technique, and technical skill. May not be taken Pass/Fail. May be repeated for credit. (1/4).
Lecture: None; Laboratory: hours vary.Prerequisite: Permission.

210 Performance of Literature
More advanced work on the oral presentation of prose and poetry. Designed to develop further the vocal skills learned in Theatre Arts 111. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: THEA 111.

225 Scene Design
Techniques and principles for designing scenery for the stage. Model building is central to project work as is basic drafting. Thumbnail and perspective sketching are incorporated in this class. (Extra materials required.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: THEA 125 and THEA 150.

299 Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Selected studies in specialized design, performance, or dramaturgical activities. May be repeated for credit. (1/2).
Lecture/Laboratory: hours vary.Prerequisite: THEA 150 or permission.

311 Video Field Production
The study and practice of the fundamentals of professional videography. Students will receive instruction in practical applications in the areas of videography, editing, production, and media literacy. (1) (Cross-listed as COMM 311)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: Any COMM200-level course or permission.

312 Acting III
Advanced application of the principles of acting covered in THEA 211 & 212, with an emphasis on in-depth work leading to mature interpretation and performance.
Lecture: 4.5 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: THEA 212.

315 Theatre History I
A study of the history and literature of theatre from its primitive origins to ca. 1700. It covers major developments in production conventions and dramatic literature, with attention given to theatre’s connections to society. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: THEA 150 or permission.

316 Theatre History II
A study of the history and literature of theatre from ca. 1700 to present. It covers major developments in production conventions and dramatic literature, with attention given to theatre’s connections to society. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: THEA 150 or permission.

335 Costume Design for Stage
A study of techniques and principles for designing costumes for the stage through the analysis of scripts and characters, research, thumbnail drawings and final drawn and/or painted renderings. (Extra Material required.) (1)
Lecture: 3hrs/wk.Prerequisite: THEA 150 or permission.

344 Modern Drama
Traces major modern movements in theatrical theory and dramatic literature beginning in the mid-19th century with particular emphasis on the first half of the 20th century. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: THEA 150 or ENGL230 and 250.

350 Performance Theory
A course for advanced students focusing on theatrical, dramatic, and performance theory in the 20th century in relation to actual stage practice. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisite: THEA 150 or permission.

405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research
A program of advanced intensive study and experience in theatre under the guidance of the departmental staff. The student must submit a written proposal to the Department before the beginning of Examination Week of the term prior to the term in which the work is to be done. See departmental guidelines. (1/2, 1, 1/2)
Lecture-Laboratory: hours varyPrerequisites: Departmental approval of proposal and three graded (not P/F) one-quarter units of Theatre Workshop; THEA 405 or 407 is prerequisite to THEA 406.

416 Internship
Practical experience working in or with an artistic organization as participant-observer, leading to the preparation of a report which describes and evaluates that organization’s activities. The student must submit a written proposal to the department before the beginning of Examination Week of the term prior to the term in which the work is to be done. See departmental guidelines. (1)
Lecture-Laboratory: hours varyPrerequisite: Departmental permission.

495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.Prerequisites: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee. A written proposal and application must be approved by the committee and department. A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required. 495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. (1/2, 1, 1/2)